Model Comparison
Beam 1.0
vs. Step 5 Preview
Comparing 2 AI models · 0 benchmarks · Reflection, StepFun
Recommended Pick
ReBeam 1.07 metric winsStrongest on: Value, Input price, Output price
Best Value
Beam 1.0
100.0 value score
17.7 reasoning / $0.60/1M
Lowest Price
Beam 1.0
$0.40/1M input price
Best Reasoning
Step 5 Preview
28.5 reasoning score
Blends available reasoning benchmarks
Differences That Matter
Best value
Beam 1.0 has the strongest quality-to-price mix at 100.0 out of 100 value points.
Price gap
Beam 1.0 is 2.5x cheaper on input tokens than Step 5 Preview.
Speed gap
Beam 1.0 generates about 2.4x as many tokens per second as Step 5 Preview.
Reasoning gap
Step 5 Preview leads Beam 1.0 by 10.8 points on reasoning.
Top-pick rationale
Beam 1.0 wins 7 measurable categories, including Value, Input price, Output price, Blended price.
Response Face-Off
Run one prompt through the selected models and compare response quality with live speed and cost context.
Beam 1.0
Reflection
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Step 5 Preview
StepFun
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Full Comparison
| Metric | Top Pick Re Beam 1.0 | St Step 5 Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing per 1M tokens | ||
| Input Cost | $0.40/1M | $1.00/1M |
| Output Cost | $1.20/1M | $2.70/1M |
| Blended (3:1) | $0.60/1M | $1.43/1M |
| Specifications | ||
| Organization | Reflection | StepFun |
| Release Date | Oct 16, 2026 | Sep 18, 2026 |
| Performance & Speed | ||
| Throughput | 394.7 tok/s | 161.2 tok/s |
| TTFT | 710ms | 880ms |
| Latency | 5770ms | 13280ms |
| Composite Indices | ||
| Value Score | 100.0 | 67.8 |
| Reasoning Score | 17.7 | 28.5 |
| Intelligence | 17.7 | 28.5 |
Key Takeaways
Beam 1.0 offers the best value at $0.40/1M,making it ideal for high-volume applications and cost-conscious projects.
Step 5 Preview has the strongest reasoning profile with a 28.5 reasoning score,combining the available reasoning-heavy benchmarks.
All models support context windows of ∞+ tokens,suitable for processing lengthy documents and maintaining extended conversations.
When to Choose Each Model
Beam 1.0
- Cost-sensitive applications
- High-volume processing
Step 5 Preview
- Complex reasoning tasks
- Research & analysis
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